Zucchini pasta is the rage now! If you don't have a spiral slicer you should reconsider. It will make you enjoy your veggies even more! This simple recipe is succulent and easy to make. We love the combination of zucchini with home made pesto and rucola, it fools your own palate to believe you are having real spaghetti.

Instead of getting all the carbs from pasta; Zucchini is a very low calorie veggie as it provides 31 calories per one medium size. The peel, which we use, is a good source of dietary fibre; it helps reduce constipation and protects against colon cancers. It's also rich in potassium, vitamin A, Vitamin C and folates. Also called summer squash and courgette, zucchini is technically a fruit, and available all year long. Enjoy this lovely 'pasta' dish for dinner or lunch. It will leave you satiated.

InstructionsMake the pesto by combining all ingredients in a food processor. Put aside. Convert the zucchinis in spiral pasta by using the slicer. If you don't have one, use a peeler to create more a tagliatelle looking pasta. Heat a non-stick pan and steam the zucchini pasta for 1-2 minutes. It should be al dente!Add 4 tbsp of pesto to the pasta and mix well, add more if you can't resist the taste. Serve the rocket salad on a plate and place the pesto zucchini pasta on top. Garnish with fresh basil. Enjoy!!